brief lull

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

a short period of quiet or inactivity

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Examples (10)

  • There was a brief lull in the conversation before she spoke again.
  • The storm offered a brief lull before intensifying further.
  • We enjoyed a brief lull in the traffic during our morning commute.
  • After the initial rush, there was a brief lull in customer activity.
  • The children took advantage of a brief lull in the rain to play outside.
  • The doctor suggested a brief lull in strenuous activity for his patient.
  • During a brief lull in the negotiations, both sides reconsidered their positions.
  • A brief lull in the market allowed investors to assess their options.
  • He welcomed the brief lull from his busy schedule to catch up on reading.
  • The concert experienced a brief lull between acts, allowing the audience to grab refreshments.